Mijikenda People Cultural tour
This tour will take you to Kenyan distinct cultures of the Mijikenda Community. You will experience their way of life by visiting the villages and taking part in their day to day activities. learn local recipes , take part in cultural songs and dances, Visit the markets and other local attractions adjacent to these humble people, visit the nearby wildlife parks and Sanctuaries. Meet and interact with people of all ages children, women, youths and the elderly of these ethnic groups.
Kenya Coast Ecotour Highlights:
- Experience Mijikenda cultures
- Enjoy serene environment & fine beaches
- Meet and interact with local people
- Visit heritage sites less visited
- Visit local wildlife (Shimba hills & Mwaluganje)
- Visit community organized groups & schools
- Stay with a family for first hand experience of daily lifestyle.
About Mijikenda People
Mijikenda (“the Nine Tribes”) are a group of nine related Bantu ethnic groups inhabiting the coast of Kenya, between the Sabaki and the Umba rivers, in an area stretching from the border with Tanzania in the south to the border near Somalia in the north. Archaeologist Chapuruka Kusimba contends that the Mijikenda formerly resided in coastal cities, but later settled in Kenya’s hinterlands to avoid submission to dominant Portuguese forces that were then in control. Historically, these Mijikenda ethnic groups have been called the Nyika or Nika by outsiders. It is a derogatory term meaning “bush people.”
The nine Ethnic groups that make up the Mijikenda peoples are the Chonyi, Kambe, Duruma, Kauma, Ribe, Rabai, Jibana, Giriama, and Digo. The Digo are southern Mijikenda while the others are northern Mijikenda. The Digo are also found in Tanzania due to their proximity to the common border.
The Digo People
Digo people, nearly all Muslims, speak the Digo language, called Chidigo by speakers, a Bantu language. They are part of the greater Mijikenda ethnic group of people which contains nine smaller groups or tribes. Due to the growing influence of Swahili culture, some Digo began converting to Islam in the 19th century. Islam soon spread further among the Digo and the majority were Muslim by the 1940s. The Digo therefore have a mixed traditional cultures blended with the religious doctrines of Islam.
Day by Day Itinerary
During this ecotour you will learn new languages, new cuisine, sports, history of a people, religion, social interactions such as marriage and important festivals , art and entertainment, monuments and symbols of cultural heritages. You will also learn about the traditions that promote the conservation of our nature practiced at the community levels.
Typical day Ecotour
7:00 – 8:00am | Breakfast at your accommodation |
8:00 – 12:00 | Leave your accommodation for village tour or sightseeing or cultural activities depending on the day program |
12:00 -2:00pm | Lunch break within the village, hotel or at your accommodation depending on the day program |
2:00 pm – 5:00pm | Continue with village tour or sightseeing or cultural activities depending on the day program |
After 5:00pm | Relax at leisure at your accommodation dinner and overnight. |
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Trip Cost: From 400US$ Per Person
For day by day itinerary select the number of days you would like to travel in the booking form below, and we will send you a detailed itinerary with the matching cost. We offer packages of minimum 3 days up to 14 days ecotours.